Major Literary Works And Their Authors/ Poets In Medieval India: Part 1: Quiz
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Who among the following was the author of Fatuhat-i-Firoz?
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Ibn Batuta
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Alberuni
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Firoz Shah Tughlaq
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Amir Khusrau
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Explore key literary works and their creators from Medieval India. This quiz assesses knowledge on authors like Firoz Shah Tughlaq, Ibn Batuta, and Alberuni, focusing on their contributions to literature and historical documentation.
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Which one among the following was the work of Ibn Batuta?
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Kitab-ul-Raha
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Tughlaq-Nama
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Nuh-Siphir
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Khamsab
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A. Kitab-ul-RahaExplanation
Ibn Batuta's work "Kitab-ul-Raha" is the correct answer. Ibn Batuta was a Moroccan explorer and scholar who is known for his extensive travels throughout the Islamic world. "Kitab-ul-Raha" is one of his most famous works, which translates to "The Book of Travels" in English. It is a detailed account of his journeys and provides valuable insights into the societies, cultures, and historical events of the places he visited.Rate this question:
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Who among the following is the author of Tahqaq-i-Hind?
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Minhaj-us-Siraj
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Alberuni
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Firdausi
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Amir Khusru
Correct Answer
A. AlberuniExplanation
Alberuni is the correct answer because he is known as the author of Tahqaq-i-Hind. This book is a comprehensive study of India's culture, religion, and society during the medieval period. Alberuni was a Persian scholar who traveled to India in the 11th century and spent several years studying and documenting various aspects of Indian civilization. His work, Tahqaq-i-Hind, is considered a valuable source of information for historians and provides insights into India's history and cultural practices.Rate this question:
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Consider the following statements:i) Alberuni was the author of Kitab-fi-Tahqiq.ii) Amir Khusrau was the author of Khazan-ul-Futuh.Choose the right option:
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Both i and ii are correct
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Neither i nor ii is correct
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Only i is correct
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Only ii is correct
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A. Both i and ii are correctExplanation
Both statements i) and ii) are correct. Alberuni was indeed the author of Kitab-fi-Tahqiq, which is a renowned work on Indian culture and society. Similarly, Amir Khusrau was the author of Khazan-ul-Futuh, a historical work that documents the victories and conquests of Sultan Balban. Therefore, both i) and ii) are correct statements.Rate this question:
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Which one among the following statements is/are wrong?
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Nuh-Siphir was written by Amir Khusrau
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Ibn-Batuta had authored Kitab-ul-Raha
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Fatuhat-i-Firoz was authored by Firoz Shah Tughlaq
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Amir Khusrau had authored Tahqaq-i-Hind
Correct Answer
A. Amir Khusrau had authored Tahqaq-i-HindExplanation
Amir Khusrau did not author Tahqaq-i-Hind.Rate this question:
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